Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford · FL
Things to do with kids in Orlando — October 2026
92 family events in October 2026, 74 still to come. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
What’s on now in Orlando →Still to come
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThrough Nov 2
Fall Into The Gardens & Garden Chicken Hunt
Harry P. Leu Gardens
From $10All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Pumpkinology (kids STEM series)
Altamonte Springs City Library
FreeAges 5–12
Oct22ThuNot-so-scaryThu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort
Paid
- Outdoors
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM
Southern Hill Farms 11th Annual Fall Festival
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 22 · 11:30 AM
Spooky Science Storytime at Orlando Science Center
Orlando Science Center (KidsTown – Level 2)
With admission
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Halloween Light Show at Winter Garden City Hall
Winter Garden City Hall
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Mellow Morning at Orlando Science Center (ages 0-3)
Orlando Science Center (KidsTown, Level 2)
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21
Barnyard Banter at Fort Christmas Historical Park
Fort Christmas Historical Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Conservation Corner: Mysterious Monsters
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
With admission
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24
Gators, Ghosts & Goblins Halloween Event at Gatorland
Gatorland
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Great Scott Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze (Long and Scott Farms)
Long and Scott Farms / Great Scott Farms
From $16
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Make Your Own Worry Dolls at Orlando Science Center
Orlando Science Center (KidsTown, Level 2)
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
The Best Halloween Ever (Orlando Family Stage)
Orlando Family Stage
Paid
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Zoo Boo Bash at Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
With admission
- Community
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM
Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night
Luminary Green Park, Creative Village
Dec16WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Music and Story Time with Mark DeMaio (Caravan Learning)
Mennello Museum of American Art
From $8
- Sports & play
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
Escape Room Junior: Monster Library Mystery
Orlando Public Library
Ages 6–12
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 22 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
Oct22ThuCommunityThu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
Popcorn Flicks in the Park — Winter Park
Central Park – Main Stage
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Stories & Puppets in the Park - Red Bug Lake Park
Red Bug Lake Park
FreeAges 2–5
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
District 2 Fall Fest
Engelwood Neighborhood Center
Oct23FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 23 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Howl Night
Bill Breeze Park
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Spooktacular Preschool Program
Jessie Brock Community Center
FreeAges 3–5
Oct23FriCommunityFri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Movie Night, Food Trucks and Candy Crawl
Center Lake Park
Oct23FriPumpkins and patchesFri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Pumpkin Glow Jack-o-lantern Trail
Oakland Nature Preserve
From $5
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:30 PM
* Family class* Cotton Candy Moon
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $35All ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
4Roots Harvest Festival 2026
4Roots Farm Campus
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Corduroy — Orlando Shakes Children's Series
Orlando Shakespeare Theater (Lowndes Shakespeare Center) – Margeson Theater
Paid
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Eolaween
Lake Eola Park
Free
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Eustis Trunk or Treat at Carver Park
Carver Park
Free
- Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Halloween in the Park 2026
Kit Land Nelson Park
Free
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Trunk or Treat at Umatilla Public Library
Umatilla Public Library
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Hot Rod Halloween at Henry's Depot — Sanford
Henry's Depot
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Lake Nona Graveyard Smash
Lake Nona Town Center
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Longwood Truck or Treat
Reiter Park
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Maitland Fall-o-Ween Festival
Independence Square
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Pups and Pages - West (Outdoor)
West Branch Library (Seminole County)
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Spooky Serenades at Howey Music Series (Symphony Storytime)
Far Reach Ranch
FreeAges 3–7
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Storybook Tea Party: Winnie the Pooh at 100
Maitland Public Library
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Taste of Africa Food and Music Festival
Eagle Nest Park
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Family Fun: Design a Haunted House - Horizon West
Horizon West Branch Library
- Oct25SunArts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Witches in Town + Add Candle
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $40Ages 14+
- Spooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Scaremont - Halloween on the Trail
Waterfront Park
Free
- Oct27TueOutdoors
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Stories & Puppets in the Park - Sanlando Park
Sanlando Park (Pavilion 3 by the Playground)
Free
Oct27TueCommunityTue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM
Tent-or-Treat Parking Lot Party at Texas Roadhouse Sanford
Texas Roadhouse
All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Apopka Police Halloween Highway (drive-thru trick-or-treat)
E. Station Street in front of True Coffee
Free
- Festivals and parties
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Dance Party at Cooper Memorial Library
Cooper Memorial Library
All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Rock-O-Ween Trunk or Treat
Rock Lake Neighborhood Center
- Spooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Storytime Spooktacular
Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library (Groveland)
Ages 0–5
- Not-so-scary
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Toddler & Preschool Costume Party
W.T. Bland Public Library (Mount Dora)
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
Oct29ThuTrick-or-treatThu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
OPD Trunk or Treat at Police Headquarters
Orlando Police Department Headquarters
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM
REC'N Saturdays Haunted House at the Mote-Morris House — Leesburg
Mote-Morris House
From $5All ages
Oct29ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime (Ages 3-7) - North
North Branch Library (Seminole County)
FreeAges 3–7
- Oct29ThuOutdoors
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Stories & Puppets in the Park - Greenwood Lakes Park
Greenwood Lakes Park (Large Pavilion)
Free
- Not-so-scary
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Toddler Boo Bash
St. Cloud Civic Center
From $10Ages 2–4
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Groveland Trunk or Treat
Cherry Lake Park
Free
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30
Home Run Flicks at Pat Thomas Stadium — Leesburg
Pat Thomas Stadium
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Sneakerween: Trunk-or-Treat Edition
Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM
A Ghost With The Most - Coffee + Add Candle
Painting with a Twist - Orlando, FL - Altamonte Springs
From $35All ages
- Not-so-scary
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Baby & Me: Little Boo & You (0-24 months)
Orlando Family Stage
From $25
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
FANGtastic FEST at Jeff Triplett Community Center
Jeff Triplett Community Center
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Halloween at Cranes Roost Park
Cranes Roost Park
Free
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM
Halloween Celebration at the Winter Garden Farmers Market
Downtown Interactive Fountain & Pavilion
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 31
Halloween on 13th Street — Historic Goldsboro, Sanford
The Green Store
Free
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Sanford Avenue Block Party — Halloween Edition
Sanford Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets (El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant)
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
St. Cloud Trunk or Treat
Centennial Park
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Story Stroll: Boo to You, Winnie-the-Pooh (2-3 year olds)
Orlando Family Stage (Loch Haven Park)
From $25
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
The Rock of Central Florida Fall Festival at Fort Mellon Park
Fort Mellon Park
Free
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Chambers Park
Chambers Park Community Center
FreeAll ages
Already happened
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 2:00 PM
Solar Observing at Horizon West
Horizon West Branch Library
All ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 14
Storytime at the Zoo (October)
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Discovery Courtyard)
Free
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18
Orlando Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty (family-friendly matinee Oct 17)
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 11:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
WSPD Ghoulishly Good Times: Monsters, Inc. Movie in the Park
Torcaso Park
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Creatures of the Night at Orlando Wetlands
Orlando Wetlands
From $5
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Exploring S.T.E.A.M. Paths: Meet a Full Stack Developer
Maitland Public Library
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:30 AM
Family STEM Saturdays: Halloween Scenery
Orlando Public Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
OFD Station 16 Open House
OFD Station 16
Free
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Ozobot Challenge for Tweens (Ages 8-12) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 4:00 PM
Truck or Treat at Wadeview Park
Wadeview Neighborhood Center
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat (After Hours) - Central
Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
Free
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Young Naturalist Explorers: Twilight Bat Hike at Mead Garden
Discovery Barn at Mead Botanical Garden
From $10
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Southern Hill Farms
From $29.94
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 4:30 PM
Jones High School Homecoming Parade 2026
Jones High School
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Mayor Buddy's Book Club: October/November 2026
Virtual